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2026 Mizuno Hot Metal BBCOR

Fresh 2026 alloy with a loud, forgiving barrel.

Spec reviewed · Lab test pendingBrown, black and white Mizuno Hot Metal BBCOR baseball bat product photo

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Who this bat is built for

Contact hitters. The listed swing profile is balanced, with a one-piece alloy build.

CertificationBBCOR
ConstructionOne-piece alloy
MaterialAluminum
Swing profileBalanced
ModelB26-HOTMETAL3
Retailer price snapshot$349.95

Current source summary

Product notes to verify

These notes summarize the current manufacturer and retailer material in the IPL dataset. Construction details may be verifiable specifications; performance language remains a manufacturer or retailer claim unless a page explicitly states that IPL measured it.

  • One-piece HotMetal single-wall alloy for a stiff, direct feel.
  • CorTech variable wall thickness widens the sweet spot and lowers MOI.
  • Optimized end cap adds pop and a loud crack on contact.

Retailer sentiment: No rating sample is available in the current snapshot.

Provisional editorial profile

How the current fit model reads it

Pop90
Control90
Forgiveness84
Value82
Confidence74
Composite IPL score85
Important: These are provisional editorial estimates based on specifications, construction, current price, and available source data. They are not measurements of exit velocity, swing weight, barrel size, vibration, or durability. Read the full methodology.

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Product and retailer data last refreshed August 30, 2026. Confirm the exact length, drop, stamp, price, stock, warranty, and retailer terms before buying.